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p.3 #1 · New Nikons Released (D300, D3, Five Lenses)

I just hope 1. Nikon can actually make enough bodies to fill the need, and 2. Nikon can make enough bodies to fill the need!

-Tom

Aug 23, 2007 at 06:13 AM

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p.3 #2 · New Nikons Released (D300, D3, Five Lenses)

Boy, I just realized you can go 14-24mm, 24-70mm, and 70-200mm ALL at F/2.8 and with NO overlap.

Now THAT is going to be the premiere setup!!

Aug 23, 2007 at 06:18 AM

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p.3 #3 · New Nikons Released (D300, D3, Five Lenses)

Well I am impressed. It's so good to have some good news for a change, even if you're not going to be able to get your hands on them for a few months!

I'm severely tempted to just say to hell with the money and get a D3. Man that thing looks awesome! Far more kit than I can really justify, but oh my what a camera. Can't wait to put my FF 12-24 on there, mmmmmmm.........

One thing that's a little odd, anyone notice the AF position layout on this page: http://www.dpreview.com/previews/nikond3/page4.asp There are none near the edge of the frame :\

Aug 23, 2007 at 06:20 AM

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p.3 #4 · New Nikons Released (D300, D3, Five Lenses)

As a Canon user, even I'm excited! Competition is GREAT for everyone. Especially now that Nikon is bringing the full-frame heat ...

The D300 is cool, but doesn't seem like quite the quantum leap that the D3 is ... that beast sounds amazing.

Aug 23, 2007 at 06:21 AM

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firewireguy wrote:
One thing that's a little odd, anyone notice the AF position layout on this page: http://www.dpreview.com/previews/nikond3/page4.asp There are none near the edge of the frame :\

I think that will be for the purpose when using the DX mode

Aug 23, 2007 at 06:25 AM

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p.3 #6 · New Nikons Released (D300, D3, Five Lenses)

Man I want one of those D3's... Why is it everytime I purchase something new, a better motel comes out? For example, I bought my D200 about 3 months ago. Now the D300 comes out...

Aug 23, 2007 at 06:40 AM

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p.3 #7 · New Nikons Released (D300, D3, Five Lenses)

Zachary Seib wrote:
Man I want one of those D3's... Why is it everytime I purchase something new, a better motel comes out? For example, I bought my D200 about 3 months ago. Now the D300 comes out...

buy a D300 a soon as you can get one. i bet it will last a while before the D400 comes.

My D2x is old and worn.. so i need to upgrade...

Aug 23, 2007 at 06:58 AM

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Aug 23, 2007 at 07:06 AM

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p.3 #9 · New Nikons Released (D300, D3, Five Lenses)

Excellent news

Aug 23, 2007 at 07:19 AM

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p.3 #10 · New Nikons Released (D300, D3, Five Lenses)

adorski wrote:
firewireguy wrote:
One thing that's a little odd, anyone notice the AF position layout on this page: http://www.dpreview.com/previews/nikond3/page4.asp There are none near the edge of the frame :\

I think that will be for the purpose when using the DX mode

Nope. That's for the purpose of using FF

Aug 23, 2007 at 07:27 AM

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p.3 #11 · New Nikons Released (D300, D3, Five Lenses)

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I can say first hand Nikon has nailed the noise control problem. Shot several 6400 this afternoon with the D3. Looked like the D2xs at 1600 maybe 800 I might be jumping the gun as these were all LCD images nothing on computer, but wow it was nice. Then new 24-70mm is a nice lens. And FF was like a breath of fresh air.

Thanks for info. Now when we know how poor is 1Ds3 ISO-performance, are there any D3 samples to look at? Couldn't find any official sample at NIkon site.

Thank you in advance for any links.
VY

Aug 23, 2007 at 07:29 AM

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p.3 #12 · New Nikons Released (D300, D3, Five Lenses)

I am also a Canon user, and these are great news for everybody! Nikon still needs to bring something to compete with the 5D, awesome IQ at a decent price! I am curious to see how the D300 will perform with 12Mpix in a cropped sensor.

Aug 23, 2007 at 07:42 AM

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p.3 #13 · New Nikons Released (D300, D3, Five Lenses)

were falling behind canon again... there up to 15 pages already ;o)

Aug 23, 2007 at 08:44 AM

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p.3 #14 · New Nikons Released (D300, D3, Five Lenses)

louis fusco wrote:
were falling behind canon again... there up to 15 pages already ;o)
Well, I guess Nikonians are simply busy pre-ordering...

Aug 23, 2007 at 09:57 AM

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p.3 #15 · New Nikons Released (D300, D3, Five Lenses)

Hey, I bought my D200 3 weeks ago...
Now I have to spend weeks convincing myself that I wouldn't have bought the D300 anyway.

Aug 23, 2007 at 10:02 AM

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p.3 #16 · New Nikons Released (D300, D3, Five Lenses)

The camera or the new lenses, oh sh*t I don't have enough money for both! The D300 sounds wonderful, but the D3, man oh man, I want one! Nikon has scored! I think that the 14-24, and 24-70mm are my first "must gets". Camera bodies come and go, but good glass is forever.

Aug 23, 2007 at 11:27 AM

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p.3 #17 · New Nikons Released (D300, D3, Five Lenses)

For all you Aussie Nikon shooters, some bad news!

Someone on another forum said they where talking to Nikon Australia today, and the D300 won't be available in Australia for 6 months? (Don't know if thats the case or not).

The expected price is going to be around $2599 (Au$).

Looks like you will need to find a grey importer to supply you with your D300. No news about the D3.

Seems silly for Nikon Australia not to release the camera here for 6 months after it hits the market worldwide!?

Aug 23, 2007 at 01:20 PM

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p.3 #18 · New Nikons Released (D300, D3, Five Lenses)

The camera will only be released in November and they're going to dribble into distribution worldwide; 6 months from today to wide availability is probably a reasonable (though a bit over-conservative) estimate.

Aug 23, 2007 at 01:32 PM

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p.3 #19 · New Nikons Released (D300, D3, Five Lenses)

I can't believe nobody has said yet that they are "chuffed!" Is anyone chuffed? I'm chuffed! I will most definitely be upgrading my already excellent and capable D200 to a D300 this winter!

Aug 23, 2007 at 02:26 PM

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p.3 #20 · New Nikons Released (D300, D3, Five Lenses)

I may have missed it, but what the Fn button on the front for?

Aug 23, 2007 at 04:11 PM

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p.3 #21 · New Nikons Released (D300, D3, Five Lenses)

it's a programable button, hsc or which ais lense or spot metering...

Aug 23, 2007 at 04:13 PM

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p.3 #22 · New Nikons Released (D300, D3, Five Lenses)

Thanks.

Aug 23, 2007 at 04:25 PM

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p.3 #23 · New Nikons Released (D300, D3, Five Lenses)

vyanush wrote:
Jay Kopinski wrote:
I can say first hand Nikon has nailed the noise control problem. Shot several 6400 this afternoon with the D3. Looked like the D2xs at 1600 maybe 800 I might be jumping the gun as these were all LCD images nothing on computer, but wow it was nice. Then new 24-70mm is a nice lens. And FF was like a breath of fresh air.

Thanks for info. Now when we know how poor is 1Ds3 ISO-performance, are there any D3 samples to look at? Couldn't find any official sample at NIkon site.

Thank you in advance for any links.
VY

We have but none that we are able to provide at this time. One word though, impressive.

So much so that since i currently shoot 30D 24-70 f/2.8L, 70-200mm f/4L and 135 f/2L all gear obtained prior to working for Nikon. That I'm considering the switch to a D3 with the new 24-70mm f/2.8 and some other lenses.

Nikons not done yet. It gets better.

Aug 23, 2007 at 06:48 PM

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p.3 #24 · New Nikons Released (D300, D3, Five Lenses)

JCDoss wrote:
I can't believe nobody has said yet that they are "chuffed!" Is anyone chuffed? I'm chuffed! I will most definitely be upgrading my already excellent and capable D200 to a D300 this winter!

I think I'm "chuffed" - how would I know for sure?

Aug 23, 2007 at 06:53 PM

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p.3 #25 · New Nikons Released (D300, D3, Five Lenses)

Jay Kopinski wrote:
vyanush wrote:
Jay Kopinski wrote:
I can say first hand Nikon has nailed the noise control problem. Shot several 6400 this afternoon with the D3. Looked like the D2xs at 1600 maybe 800 I might be jumping the gun as these were all LCD images nothing on computer, but wow it was nice. Then new 24-70mm is a nice lens. And FF was like a breath of fresh air.

Thanks for info. Now when we know how poor is 1Ds3 ISO-performance, are there any D3 samples to look at? Couldn't find any official sample at NIkon site.

Thank you in advance for any links.
VY

We have but none that we are able to provide at this time. One word though, impressive.

So much so that since i currently shoot 30D 24-70 f/2.8L, 70-200mm f/4L and 135 f/2L all gear obtained prior to working for Nikon. That I'm considering the switch to a D3 with the new 24-70mm f/2.8 and some other lenses.

Nikons not done yet. It gets better.

Yes Jay, join the darkside!

BTW, what do you mean "not done yet"

Is there more that they haven't announced?

That 14-200 at constant f/2.8 for FF is some range aint it?

Aug 23, 2007 at 07:28 PM


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